Our little Hawkeye fan

First Smile

So adorable

Thanksgiving at the Blanchards

We decided to stay in DSM for Thanksgiving this year since we were just back in Denison last weekend. We enjoyed a great meal and family time with my sister and her family.

Eastons first travels

The weekend before Thanksgiving Jesse and I traveled back to his hometown of Denison and was able to stay at his moms house. His stepdad's family has their Thanksgiving the weekend before. I was really skeptical about going back home just because of being out of my eliment. I'm so comfortable at home nursing and taking care of Easton..turns out it was a really good weekend and it was good to see everyone. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays just because of all the wonderful food. Jesse's step dads family also threw us a baby shower. We got some great gifts and a rocker for our bedroom that I was wanting. 

First Thanksgiving at Grandpa Toms

Auntie Paige and Easton at Thanksgiving

What a cutie - cousin Ava

Great Grandpa and Grandma

Eastons handmade blue jean quilt from Great Grandma

Grandparents - Tom and Marla at Thanksgiving



He loves his monkey binky

Easton - 1 month old today



8 lbs and 22 inches long at 1 month



Weigh in Update

Once again had to take Easton back in to get weighed at the hospital...I was really hoping for some improvement but when I weighed him he had only gained 1oz in a week. He was at 7lbs 11oz and today he weighed in at 7lbs 12oz. I was so discouraged. Since he had such a great week last week I was hoping for the same this week. My older sister and I met with Angela (lactation Nurse)...she told me that I need to continue to do what i have been but after I nurse him and feed him he's to get more pumped milk in a bottle...I also had to rent a scale so every time before and after he nurses he has to get weighed to see how much he's consuming. A good weigh in would of been a gain of 4oz...Guess we'll see how this week goes...not ready to give up on nursing just yet.

First Pictures With Santa at the Bass Pro Shop

Family in Town

My older sister Michelle, her little girl and my mom decided to come down for the weekend. We all had a great time shopping, hanging out and cooking....Miley especially had a great time with the two baby boys...she could barely keep her hands off of them... Michelle would of had a great helper if she would of had another one... :)

Grandma helping Miley hold Easton

Sweet Kisses from his cousin Miley

Miley constantly wanted to hold and touch the babies











Family Visits

Today we were able to spend some time with Jesse's brothers family that came down from Council Bluffs who hadn't seen Easton yet. It was good to see them and we all had a good time visiting. There were only able to stay for a short while but Thanksgiving is only around the corner when we'll get to see everyone again.

Ava, Gage and Hannah with Easton....baby's not to excited about having their picture taken

Professional Pics - 2 weeks old

cousins



Whats happening



Mommy and me

Easton - 3 Weeks old today

I can't believe our little one is 3 weeks old today. Time flys. He has changed so much since bringing him home from the hospital. He's starting to be more wide awake, smile a little and make funny faces. We're still not sleeping very well at nights but hopefully that will start to get better..not only for Easton but for me as well.